Residence District (Highest Density)
New York City, New York County, New York
These districts permit the highest residential density in New York City, often resulting in high-rise apartment buildings. Development is typically governed by Quality Housing regulations or tower rules, with potential for increased density through affordable housing programs.
Tower-on-a-base: contextual base 60-85 ft, tower height controlled by FAR distribution. Quality Housing (wide streets): max 210 ft; (narrow streets): max 185 ft. ft
Max Building Height
10
Floor Area Ratio
100%
Max Impervious Cover
Tower portion: at least 10 feet from a wide street, 15 feet from a narrow street. ft
Front Setback
Development Standards
| Max Building Height | Tower-on-a-base: contextual base 60-85 ft, tower height controlled by FAR distribution. Quality Housing (wide streets): max 210 ft; (narrow streets): max 185 ft. ft |
| Floor Area Ratio | 10 |
| Max Impervious Cover | 100% |
| Front Setback | Tower portion: at least 10 feet from a wide street, 15 feet from a narrow street. ft |
Parking
Not generally required in Manhattan Core, Long Island City, and parts of Downtown Brooklyn. Otherwise, 40% of dwelling units.
New York City Location
Permitted Uses
2 uses permitted in R10
| Use | Category |
|---|---|
| Community facilities | Civic |
| High-rise residential buildings | Residential |
No permitted uses match your search.
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